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LOT 1859
Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Group
CIRCA 13TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 in. (5.74 grams total, 18-26 mm).
Comprising three annular brooches: one with a raised cell set with a green glass cabochon; one with notched decoration; one with punched pellet decoration. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s.
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LOT 1859
Medieval Bronze Ring Brooch Group
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Medieval Stained Glass Panel
England or France, 15th-16th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Rectangular panel composed of lozenge-shaped tiles with trees, scrolled motifs, a sun, and three with partial inscription. 1.9 kg, 56.6 x 29 cm
Private collection, London, UK. -
Medieval Gold Ring with Cabochon Sapphire
13th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Featuring a large round-section hoop and raised cell set with a polished sapphire cabochon. 2.03 grams, 26.68 mm overall, 19.10 x 19.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13388-258005.
During the Middle Ages, gemstones were often associated with magical and protective properties they were believed to possess. Gemstones could protect against evil or poisons, as well as heightening the individual’s characteristics and strengths. Sapphires were frequently worn by Bishops and other clergy, due to their ability to promote their bearer’s chastity and piety. Sapphires were believed to be able to change colour if the wearer acted sinfully or lacked faith; it was because of this belief that jewels set with sapphires were worn as symbols of honesty and devout faith. -
Medieval Bronze Beehive Thimble Collection
England, 14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Group of three, each with bands of impressed pointillé texture to the domed upper face and sidewall. 23.6 grams total, 19-23 mm
Found UK. From the collection of a Bedfordshire, UK, lady.
